Pharmacist

Performs as a Pharmacist with full professional authority, knowledge and judgment, operating as a generalist, with advanced level of responsibility and experience in all aspects of the total Pharmacy operation. **Managerial** * Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties + Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments **Technical** * Reviews and interprets each prescription/ medication orders in the ward and outpatient settings. + Provides appropriate patient information concerning the medications if & when required. + Advise/ questions/ clarified any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician. Any unresolved problems are referred to chief pharmacist. + Inspects wards and clinics for outdated, deteriorated, or excessive stocks. + Performs drug utilization/administration evaluations, systematic internal reviews. + Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following: + Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions. + Knowledge of professional Pharmacy practice. + Ability to communicate orally and in writing. + Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics. + Basic computer skills. + Ability to analyse drug-related medical problems; and + Skill in preparing sterile products. + Checks & reviews medication stocks register in the wards to ensure drug availability and correct inventory. + Replenish crash carts medications including controlled drugs. + Maintains a register for crash carts locks. + Inspects Pharmacy inventory, nursing cabinets and removes any outdated or deteriorated medications. + Answers drug related inquiries received from physicians, dentist and nurses. Those inquiries which cannot be answered with certainty are to be referred to the chief pharmacist. + Assists in the training of new in-pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist. + Performs other miscellaneous duties, as directed by the chief pharmacist. **Quality and Safety** * Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies and procedures + Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable + Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections + Ensuring that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections + Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed + Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status. **Continuous Education** * Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations + Participating in department programs/ committees, various hospital committees, and staff meeting (when requested) + Participating in the orientation and training of new employees + Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education sessions + Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames. + The ability to apply technical skills, together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics; **Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems** * Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements + Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports + Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs + Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures + Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. + Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures + Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety + Comply with Waste management procedures and policies. Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible + Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills. + Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained **Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI):** * PCI is everyone’s responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy in